[ale] Image creation

[James P. Kinney III]

Thanks for the pointer to tgif. Wow! Horrid UI, but does everything. The
online-through-tgif info on how to do mailmerge labels is very well
done.

On Sat, 2002-05-04 at 00:20, Michael D. Hirsch wrote:
> Christopher R. Curzio writes:
>  > If you're looking for something to create images from shapes and text, I
>  > would suggest a vector-based software package. OpenOffice ships with one,
>  > or you could try out the software formerly known as KIllustrator. (Not
>  > sure what it's called now.)
> 
> Isn't that krayon, now?
> 
>  > I'd disagree with you in saying that GIMP is weak in image creation. I use
>  > it pretty regularly. 
> 
> Yeah, but you have to know how to do it.  Since I don't know how I'd
> rather use xpaint :(
> 
> Other vector graphics programs: I've had good experiences with sketch.
> Old unix hackers will encourage you to use xfig, I recommend tgif
> instead.  Xfig has got to have the worst interface ever.  tgif's is
> almost as bad, but it is much more powerful.
> 
> --Michael
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